Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00685 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GEORGE M. STOUTIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam?
Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam?
Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam is owned by GEORGE M. STOUTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam built?
Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam?
Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam?
Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam last inspected?
Snake Trail Campground Lake Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.